Blue Cross

Blue Cross, veterinary care and animal adoption in the United Kingdom

Blue Cross is an animal welfare charity based in the United Kingdom which, according to its own presentation, has been helping sick, injured or homeless pets since 1897. Its work combines veterinary care, finding new homes for abandoned animals and online advice on various pet-related matters.

Care and adoption services

The organisation runs veterinary hospitals and adoption centres, and offers fostering services. Its areas of work include:

• Rehoming: finding new homes for homeless animals.
• Veterinary services: treatment of pets at its hospitals.
• Pet food banks, aimed at those who struggle to afford pet food.
• Pet loss support line.
• Pet Peace of Mind programme, to ensure a pet is cared for when its owner dies.
• Advice on dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, chinchillas, degus, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice and rats.

Help provided in the last year

According to the figures the organisation publishes, in the last year its veterinary services treated 25,414 pets, its adoption and fostering services helped 8,138 animals and its pet loss support service helped 29,338 people.

Ways to support

Blue Cross channels support from individuals and companies through one-off or regular donations, gifts in Wills, pet sponsorship, major gifts, fundraising events, volunteering and campaigns. It also has an online shop and a network of charity shops, as well as corporate giving options such as corporate partnerships, payroll giving and charitable trusts and foundations.

Training and other resources

The organisation offers training and courses, as well as practical information on how to choose the right pet, the adoption process, caring for animals and support for people who need to give up a pet or a horse.

Registration details

Blue Cross is registered as a charity in England and Wales (224392) and in Scotland (SC040154). It is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with company number 00363197, and its registered address is Shilton Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF.

Location and contact

Shilton Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF